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    <title>The Art of Wargaming - Episodes Tagged with “Vikingr”</title>
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    <description>The Art of Wargaming is a research based show that delves into history intending to find lessons applicable to modern wargaming.  Each season features a book from antiquity which the hosts then analyze, looking for pearls of knowledge.  Whether you participate in intellectual or physical wargaming, or you simply love military science and history, this show explores the tactics and strategy that influenced the course of history.
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  <title>Episode 57: The Saga of Ref the Sly (14-20)</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Warmaster Soo Ma Tai joins Malark to discuss the final themes of the Saga of Ref the Sly.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;As we close our study of the Saga of Ref the Sly, we see his critical character development come to a head.  This has been an amusing journey with an unlikely hero, and we know we've enjoyed the study.  Warmaster Soo Ma Tai join Malark to discuss unpredictability, obfuscation, and the dynamics of group growth&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Support our Patreon! www.patreon.com/theartofwargaming&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Email: &lt;a href="mailto:artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com"&gt;artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; 
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    <![CDATA[<p>As we close our study of the Saga of Ref the Sly, we see his critical character development come to a head.  This has been an amusing journey with an unlikely hero, and we know we've enjoyed the study.  Warmaster Soo Ma Tai join Malark to discuss unpredictability, obfuscation, and the dynamics of group growth</p>

<p>Support our Patreon! www.patreon.com/theartofwargaming</p>

<p>Email: <a href= "mailto:artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com">artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com</a></p> 

<p>Facebook: @theartofwargamingpodcast</p> 

<p>Instagram: @artofwargamingpodcast</p>

<p>Check out more of The Art of Wargaming at www.taowargaming.com</p>

<p>Check out more earVVyrm podcasts at www.earvvyrm.com</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>As we close our study of the Saga of Ref the Sly, we see his critical character development come to a head.  This has been an amusing journey with an unlikely hero, and we know we've enjoyed the study.  Warmaster Soo Ma Tai join Malark to discuss unpredictability, obfuscation, and the dynamics of group growth</p>

<p>Support our Patreon! www.patreon.com/theartofwargaming</p>

<p>Email: <a href= "mailto:artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com">artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com</a></p> 

<p>Facebook: @theartofwargamingpodcast</p> 

<p>Instagram: @artofwargamingpodcast</p>

<p>Check out more of The Art of Wargaming at www.taowargaming.com</p>

<p>Check out more earVVyrm podcasts at www.earvvyrm.com</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 56: The Saga of Ref the Sly (6-13)</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2021 20:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>As we get further into our story, Ref begins to live up to his moniker.  Solving his problems with both strength and guile, our sly protagonist shows the advantage of thinking ahead.  Special Guest Stich joins Malark to talk about our second installment of The Saga of Ref the Sly.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Heroes are not born, they are made by rising to the challenge when it presents itself.  Ref has no presumption of being a hero, as he is simply trying to live his life.  But life continues to put Ref into positions where he has no choice but to weather his trials or perish.  In this episode, we travel with Ref to Greenland and watch him out maneuver his enemies.  To help us analyze the themes found in the section, we are joined by our Special Guest, Stich&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Support our Patreon! www.patreon.com/theartofwargaming&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Email: &lt;a href="mailto:artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com"&gt;artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Facebook: @theartofwargamingpodcast&lt;/p&gt; 
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<p>Support our Patreon! www.patreon.com/theartofwargaming</p>

<p>Email: <a href= "mailto:artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com">artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com</a></p> 

<p>Facebook: @theartofwargamingpodcast</p> 

<p>Instagram: @artofwargamingpodcast</p>

<p>Check out more of The Art of Wargaming at www.taowargaming.com</p>

<p>Check out more earVVyrm podcasts at www.earvvyrm.com</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Heroes are not born, they are made by rising to the challenge when it presents itself.  Ref has no presumption of being a hero, as he is simply trying to live his life.  But life continues to put Ref into positions where he has no choice but to weather his trials or perish.  In this episode, we travel with Ref to Greenland and watch him out maneuver his enemies.  To help us analyze the themes found in the section, we are joined by our Special Guest, Stich</p>

<p>Support our Patreon! www.patreon.com/theartofwargaming</p>

<p>Email: <a href= "mailto:artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com">artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com</a></p> 

<p>Facebook: @theartofwargamingpodcast</p> 

<p>Instagram: @artofwargamingpodcast</p>

<p>Check out more of The Art of Wargaming at www.taowargaming.com</p>

<p>Check out more earVVyrm podcasts at www.earvvyrm.com</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 55: The Saga of Ref the Sly (1-5)</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2021 20:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In this episode, we look at the first part of the Saga of Ref the Sly and the beginnings of this unlikely hero.  From coal-biter to budding adventurer, we see a growth and purpose to our previously unmotivated character. Turkeyfeathers joins us as we analyze the makings of a hero.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Some heroes are born, thrust from their very birth into the burdens of greatness.  Others are made through their circumstances, shaped and molded by their experiences and environment into a driven champion of their ideals.  Whether compelled by ideals, vengeance, quest, or sheer boredom; these entertaining and engaging characters exist not only to amuse but also to instruct.  The Saga of Ref the Sly is an unorthodox story with some unorthodox lessons to be learned.  Turkeyfeathers joins us to discuss how theses early themes can be applied for a better wargaming experience&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Support our Patreon! www.patreon.com/theartofwargaming&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Email: &lt;a href="mailto:artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com"&gt;artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; 
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<p>Support our Patreon! www.patreon.com/theartofwargaming</p>

<p>Email: <a href= "mailto:artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com">artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com</a></p> 

<p>Facebook: @theartofwargamingpodcast</p> 

<p>Instagram: @artofwargamingpodcast</p>

<p>Check out more of The Art of Wargaming at www.taowargaming.com</p>

<p>Check out more earVVyrm podcasts at www.earvvyrm.com</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Some heroes are born, thrust from their very birth into the burdens of greatness.  Others are made through their circumstances, shaped and molded by their experiences and environment into a driven champion of their ideals.  Whether compelled by ideals, vengeance, quest, or sheer boredom; these entertaining and engaging characters exist not only to amuse but also to instruct.  The Saga of Ref the Sly is an unorthodox story with some unorthodox lessons to be learned.  Turkeyfeathers joins us to discuss how theses early themes can be applied for a better wargaming experience</p>

<p>Support our Patreon! www.patreon.com/theartofwargaming</p>

<p>Email: <a href= "mailto:artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com">artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com</a></p> 

<p>Facebook: @theartofwargamingpodcast</p> 

<p>Instagram: @artofwargamingpodcast</p>

<p>Check out more of The Art of Wargaming at www.taowargaming.com</p>

<p>Check out more earVVyrm podcasts at www.earvvyrm.com</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 54: The World of the Icelanders</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2021 20:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Before we begin our short season on The Saga of Ref the Sly, Malark does a brief examination of the world in which it was composed.  The Sagas are a fascinating collection of literature from the peoples of the North Atlantic and we are excited to bring this information to you.  Join us as we discover the world of the Icelanders.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>54:19</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;The peoples of the North Atlantic have long been a source of fascination and fear for western culture for the last thousand years.  Some view them as romanticized warriors from a simple culture, others as barbarians biting at their shields.  But the truth is more complex than this and, as we have seen in previous "The World Of" episodes, the environment of the author plays heavily into their perspective.  We are excited to bring to you the heading for our next Icelandic Sagas installment&lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p>The peoples of the North Atlantic have long been a source of fascination and fear for western culture for the last thousand years.  Some view them as romanticized warriors from a simple culture, others as barbarians biting at their shields.  But the truth is more complex than this and, as we have seen in previous "The World Of" episodes, the environment of the author plays heavily into their perspective.  We are excited to bring to you the heading for our next Icelandic Sagas installment</p>

<p>Support our Patreon! www.patreon.com/theartofwargaming</p>

<p>Email: <a href= "mailto:artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com">artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com</a></p> 

<p>Facebook: @theartofwargamingpodcast</p> 

<p>Instagram: @artofwargamingpodcast</p>

<p>Check out more of The Art of Wargaming at www.taowargaming.com</p>

<p>Check out more earVVyrm podcasts at www.earvvyrm.com</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>The peoples of the North Atlantic have long been a source of fascination and fear for western culture for the last thousand years.  Some view them as romanticized warriors from a simple culture, others as barbarians biting at their shields.  But the truth is more complex than this and, as we have seen in previous "The World Of" episodes, the environment of the author plays heavily into their perspective.  We are excited to bring to you the heading for our next Icelandic Sagas installment</p>

<p>Support our Patreon! www.patreon.com/theartofwargaming</p>

<p>Email: <a href= "mailto:artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com">artofwargamingpodcast@gmail.com</a></p> 

<p>Facebook: @theartofwargamingpodcast</p> 

<p>Instagram: @artofwargamingpodcast</p>

<p>Check out more of The Art of Wargaming at www.taowargaming.com</p>

<p>Check out more earVVyrm podcasts at www.earvvyrm.com</p>]]>
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